2026 NPPES data Research Study Specialist NPI 1073987087 M.D., PHD.
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KENNETH KRANTZ, M.D., PHD.

Research Study Specialist in SAN MATEO, California. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
14
Medicare Part D claims · Research Study Specialist avg: 601
What the federal data reveals: KENNETH KRANTZ, M.D., PHD. is a Research Study Specialist ([object Object]) practicing in SAN MATEO, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 14 claims .

What stands out: KENNETH KRANTZ, M.D., PHD. filed 14 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SAN MATEO, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KENNETH KRANTZ, M.D., PHD. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/15/2015

NPI 1073987087

Primary specialty

Research Study Specialist

Rare

472 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

14 98% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 601

Specialty distribution in California

How Research Study Specialist compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Research Study Specialist share within California

1. Research Study Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Research Study Specialist share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Research Study Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Research Study Specialist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Research Study Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Research Study Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

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KENNETH KRANTZ, M.D., PHD. is a Research Study Specialist provider practicing in SAN MATEO, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D., PHD.. NPI: 1073987087. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

KENNETH KRANTZ, M.D., PHD. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Research Study Specialist provider holding M.D., PHD. credentials at 204 E 2ND AVE, SAN MATEO, CA, 94401, with a listed phone of (650) 888-9639. NPI 1073987087 was issued on 11/15/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KRANTZ most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 14 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $311 in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Research Study Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 472 enrolled providers across 41 states and an average of 601 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

204 E 2ND AVE
SAN MATEO, CA 94401

Provider Details

NPI 1073987087
Specialty Research Study Specialist
Credentials M.D., PHD.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/15/2015

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KENNETH KRANTZ, M.D., PHD.. To verify KENNETH KRANTZ, M.D., PHD.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

14
Total Claims
$311
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
33
Total Day Supply
965
Generic Drug Cost
$300

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.40

Research Study Specialist Overview

How KENNETH KRANTZ, M.D., PHD. fits within the Research Study Specialist landscape nationally.

472
Research Study Specialist Providers in US
41
States with Research Study Specialist
601
Avg Claims per Provider

KENNETH KRANTZ, M.D., PHD.'s 14 claims are below the specialty average of 601.

Nearby Research Study Specialist Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KRANTZ.

Compare Research Study Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KENNETH KRANTZ, M.D., PHD.'s specialty?
KENNETH KRANTZ, M.D., PHD. specializes in Research Study Specialist and practices in SAN MATEO, California. Credentials: M.D., PHD..
How much does KENNETH KRANTZ, M.D., PHD. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KENNETH KRANTZ, M.D., PHD. wrote 14 Medicare Part D claims totaling $311 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is KENNETH KRANTZ, M.D., PHD. located?
KENNETH KRANTZ, M.D., PHD. is located at 204 E 2ND AVE, SAN MATEO, CA, 94401. Phone: (650) 888-9639.
What is KENNETH KRANTZ, M.D., PHD.'s NPI number?
KENNETH KRANTZ, M.D., PHD.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073987087, issued on 11/15/2015.
How many Research Study Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 472 Research Study Specialist providers across 41 states in the US. The average Research Study Specialist provider writes 601 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does KENNETH KRANTZ, M.D., PHD. accept Medicare?
KENNETH KRANTZ, M.D., PHD. appears in CMS Medicare data with 14 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KENNETH KRANTZ, M.D., PHD.'s credentials?
KENNETH KRANTZ, M.D., PHD.'s NPI is 1073987087 with credentials M.D., PHD.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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